A boater's paradise, this large irrigation reservoir offers great coves and fingers to explore during the spring and summer months. Anglers, boaters and water skiers enjoy the water all day, while land lovers hike, bike, or picnic.  For more information, click on a link to the left to learn more about summer (and fall, winter, and spring) fun at North Sterling State Park.

Have You Seen What's New?
North Sterling is continuously working on updating and improving the information and activities available on this website.  In the last month, we've added three fantastic Trail Maps detailing the trails and nearby amenities on the park (created by one of our excellent park volunteers!).  We've also revised the Nature page, added fun games, and uploaded the complete and updated Bird Species Checklist for the park.  In the last two years, we've rewritten the Camping, Boating, and Fishing pages to include more complete and updated information, and we've added the Hunting and Family Activities pages, plus the new Park Bingo game that you can print out at home and bring along to play during your trip! 

Check out each individual page for more information, or jump right to the Publications page for all the printable maps, brochures, games, and activities that we currently have to offer.  You'll be able to find out:

• WHO caught the biggest and best fish this year
• WHAT you can borrow for FREE at the Visitor Center
• WHERE to find a quiet cove or two to beach your boat and picnic on shore
• WHEN you can start making reservations for your favorite campsite
• WHY it's so hard to spot critters on the prairie
• HOW to earn a FREE Annual Pass to all 42 Colorado State Parks!

Is there something you'd like to see on the webpage, or do you have an idea for a fun game or activity?  Let us know!  And keep an eye out for more games, changes, and updates to come!

Eagle and Hawk Information:
North Sterling carefully monitors the activity of hawks and eagles in the vicinity of the park.  For the most current information on eagle and hawk sightings, check the "Birding" section of the Park Activities page.  Also, check out the May 2011 news story by MSNBC on the eagles nesting at North Sterling!  (External link)

Please Note:
North Sterling State Park does not currently have a marina concession.  The Visitor Center has many items available for purchase, including shirts, jackets, and windbreakers, as well as firewood, bottled water, sodas, bagged ice, bait (seasonally) and other supplies.  General camping supplies, gasoline, and fishing licenses need to be purchased before coming to the park. Questions? Call 970-522-3657.

October 2011
Fish of the Month


41-inch Northern Pike caught by Scott Rutherford off the West Trailhead shoreline (when the duck-hunting was a little slow)